5 Ways to Avoid Putting On ‘Love Chub’

I'm sure you've heard about the studies that show that people essentially eat what's put in front of them. So put a giant plate piled with food on the table and you're very likely going to eat lots of calories. Try eating dinner on salad plates (rather than dinner plates). Also be mindful of portion size before you start snacking. When offered varying quantities of pretzels, M&M's and Tootsie Rolls, people polished off every bite, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Measure out your servings for automatic portion control.

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